Programme Specialist - TransformCare Global Initiative

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact in the area of gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women merges and builds on the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality: DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM. The organization operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women’s TransformCare Global Initiative aims to address the undervaluing and gendered division of care work, improving the lives of women and girls worldwide. The initiative supports inclusive, equitable, and comprehensive care policies and services, benefiting billions of women and girls and generating millions of decent jobs for women. UN Women envisions societies where care is valued as a public good and recognized as essential work, contributing to economic prosperity and gender equality.

Job Overview:
The Programme Specialist will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing UN Women interventions under the TransformCare Global Initiative. This role involves close collaboration with the UN Women care global team and regional and country focal points to ensure successful program implementation and resource mobilization. The Programme Specialist will provide technical, capacity-building, and policy support to develop and manage strategic partnerships for the initiative, particularly with European development partners. The position requires a strong focus on integrating care into economic empowerment strategies and addressing the intersection of care with climate resilience and social justice. The Programme Specialist will also be involved in drafting strategy documents, policy briefs, and other relevant materials related to care, ensuring alignment with UN Women’s Strategic Plan (2026–2029).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop programme strategies in the area of care, including formulating project proposals and initiatives focused on care supported by European partners.
• Build partnerships and develop resource mobilization strategies to support the TransformCare Global Initiative, particularly with EU and Brussels-based institutions.
• Manage the implementation of care programmes, including finalizing work plans and budgets, ensuring technical implementation, and managing partner reports.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity development to care programme partners, identifying needs and coordinating training initiatives.
• Provide policy support and capacity building to regional and country offices, developing initiatives to support global care norms.
• Manage monitoring and reporting of care programmes, including writing reports and managing budgets.
• Manage advocacy, knowledge building, and communication efforts related to the care agenda, developing strategies and knowledge products.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and organization.

Required Qualifications:
A Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. A project/programme management certification is also required. Candidates must demonstrate strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills, as well as knowledge of Results Based Management and care-related issues. Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize program performance data are essential.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, or international development. A first-level university degree may be accepted with additional qualifying experience. A project/programme management certification is mandatory.

Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development programmes/projects in women's economic empowerment and care is required. Technical experience in care is essential, along with experience in capacity building and policy support across different countries and regions. Familiarity with office software and web-based management systems is necessary, as is experience in liaising with government agencies and donors. Experience in the UN System is desirable, as is familiarity with modern web-based ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud.

Languages:
Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable.

Additional Notes:
The position is a temporary appointment at the P3 level. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a respectful environment for all employees. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims, including discrimination and harassment. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. Applicants must complete all sections of the application form to avoid disqualification.